'Junior Malik' is coming soon, Inshallah: Shoaib Malik

After Shoaib Malik openly declared that he is Sania Mirza's No. 1 fan, as soon as she was ranked World No. 1 in doubles, all eyes were on Sania's microblogging page. Will she respond, will she not - that was the question.Sania, who was all set to return...

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Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez found guilty of 2013 murder

FALL RIVER: Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez murdered an acquaintance in an industrial park near his Massachusetts home, a jury determined on Wednesday, at the end of the first of two murder trials the former player faces this year.The...

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Former cricketer, commentator Richie Benaud has private funeral

SYDNEY: A private funeral and commemoration service attended by ex-players Shane Warne and Ian Chappell was held Wednesday for former Australia cricket captain and commentator Richie Benaud.Benaud died last Friday at the age of 84 of complications from...

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Sayantan Das best Indian in Dubai Open chess

DUBAI: International Master Sayantan Das finished on a high defeating Daniele Vocaturo of Italy in the ninth and final round and earned the distinction of being the best placed Indian in the Dubai International Open chess tournament.Despite his heroic...

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'Junior malik' is coming soon, Inshallah: Shoaib Malik

After Shoaib Malik openly declared that he is Sania Mirza's No. 1 fan, as soon as she was ranked World No. 1 in doubles, all eyes were on Sania's microblogging page. Will she respond, will she not - that was the question.Sania, who was all set to return...

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Sayantan Das beats Stojanovic; in sight of GM norm

DUBAI: International Master Sayantan Das closed in on his Grandmaster norm, defeating Serbian Mihajlo Stojanovic in the seventh round of Dubai International Open chess tournament here at the Dubai Chess and Culture club.Das has now taken his tally to...

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Rathnakaran beats Kovchan to jump to joint ninth

DUBAI: International Master K Rathnakaran continued with his fine form as he defeated Grandmaster Alexander Kovchan of Ukraine to jump to joint ninth spot after the end of the sixth round of Dubai International Open chess tournament on Sunday.After winning...

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Lee returns home from doping hearing hoping for mercy

KUALA LUMPUR: Former badminton number one Lee Chong Wei returned home to Malaysia on Monday and said he faced a three-week wait for the verdict from his doping hearing.The twice Olympic silver medallist faced a three-person Badminton World Federation...

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No badminton tournament safe from fixing, says Vittinghus

SINGAPORE: A top Danish badminton player who was approached to fix matches said that "no tournament is safe" from corruption and said he was sure some events were being rigged.World number 11 Hans-Kristian Vittinghus, who was targeted last year by a...

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Suresh Raina offers prayers at Navagraha temple

NAGAPATTINAM: Recently married Indian cricketer Suresh Raina on Monday offered players at the 'navagraha' temples located in the district.In a whirlwind visit, Raina, who married his Priyanka on April 3, offered prayers at the temples dedicated to the...

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Momota makes Super Series history for Japan

SINGAPORE: Kento Momota became the first Japanese man to win a Super Series badminton singles title when he beat Hong Kong's Hu Yun in a thrilling Singapore Open final on Sunday.Playing his first final in the elite series, the world number 10 saved his...

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Four share lead after third round in Weekend Rapid Chess

NAGPUR: Four players shared the lead with three points each to their credit after the end of the third round in the Sushilatai Hardas memorial 10th NDCA Weekend Rapid Chess tournament at the NIT Recreation Centre, Surendra Nagar, here on Saturday.Shubham...

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NCA to hold chess coaching camp for beginners

NAGPUR: Nagpur Chess Academy (NCA) is organizing chess coaching camp here at the Vidarbha Bridge (VBA) Hall, 285, Shankar Nagar from April 15 to June 15 in morning and evening session.There will be two categories of coaching. First for the learners in...

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Unbeaten Garcia wins close decision over Peterson

NEW YORK: Danny Garcia just about kept his undefeated record intact as he saw off Lamont Peterson by a majority decision in a 143-pound non-title fight in Brooklyn on Saturday.Garcia dominated the early rounds then held on to edge out his fellow American...

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Rathnakaran beats Kovchan to jump to joint ninth

DUBAI: International Master K Rathnakaran continued with his fine form as he defeated Grandmaster Alexander Kovchan of Ukraine to jump to joint ninth spot after the end of the sixth round of Dubai International Open chess tournament on Sunday.After winning...

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Lee doping hearing starts in Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM: Malaysian ace Lee Chong Wei's long-awaited doping hearing opened before a three-member Badminton World Federation panel Saturday in Amsterdam, a BWF official said, where the former world number one has vowed to clear his name."The hearing...

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'Relaxed' Lee Chong Wei arrives for doping case hearing

AMSTERDAM: A calm looking former World No.1 badminton star Lee Chong Wei arrived early for his doping violation hearing that began here on Saturday at Sheraton Hotel amidst tight security.Dressed in a blue suit, a calm looking Chong Wei arrived accompanied...

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India's campaign ends in Singapore Open with Kashyap's loss

SINGAPORE: India's campaign in the Singapore Open Super Series badminton tournament ended on Saturday as Parupalli Kashyap conceded a one game advantage to go down to Hong Kong's Hu Yun in the semifinals of the men's singles.Vote for your favourite TOISA...

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PM Modi, French President Francois Hollande presented cricket jerseys

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande have been presented with cricket jerseys with their names emblazoned on it."Q: T20 Cricket in France? A: Oui. Surprise for PM @narendramodi & Prez @fhollande at Elysee...

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Karthik gets the better of Beshukov in Dubai Open

DUBAI: Young India chess player Rajarishi Karthik defeated Grandmaster Sergei Beshukov of Russia to earn his career best result in the fifth round of Dubai International Open chess tournament here.Playing with the black pieces, Karthik equalized easily...

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Parupalli Kashyap enters Singapore Open semifinals

SINGAPORE: Indian ace Parupalli Kashyap continued his impressive form, advancing to the semifinals of Singapore Open Super Series badminton tournament but young HS Prannoy was left ruing his luck as a foot injury saw him concede his quarterfinal match...

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Brook to defend IBF welterweight title against English rival

LONDON: Kell Brook will defend his IBF welterweight belt against Frankie Gavin in an all-English world title fight in London on May 30.It will be Brook's second title defense, after stopping Jo Jo Dan in four rounds last month.The 29-year-old Gavin lost...

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Sameer Kathmale beats Jaan Ehlvest in Dubai Open

DUBAI (UAE): International Master Sameer Kathmale caused a flutter by defeating highly-regarded Jaan Ehlvest in the fourth round of Dubai International Open chess tournament on Friday.Playing the white side of a Ruy Lopez, Kathmale punished Estonian-turned...

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Santoso on course for Singapore Open double

SINGAPORE: Indonesia's Simon Santoso stayed on course to win the first ever consecutive Singapore Open badminton titles as he cruised into the semifinals on Friday.The unseeded Santoso, now the hot favourite in a field bereft of big names, took just...

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IBF champion Brook set for all British title fight against Gavin

LONDON: International Boxing Federation welterweight champion Kell Brook said on Friday he felt invincible ahead of his all-British title bout against Frankie Gavin in London on May 30.The 28-year-old Brook, who has long sought a fight with compatriot...

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Srikanth loses in Singapore Open second round

SINGAPORE: Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and HS Prannoy notched up superb victories by defeating seeded players to enter the men's singles quarterfinals at the $300,000 Singapore Open Superseries on Thursday.However, it was the end of the road for...

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Sports minister asks SAI, Boxing India to help Haryana boxer

NEW DELHI: Moved by the plight of a state level gold-medallist boxer who is working as a domestic help, sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the Sports Authority of India and Boxing India to look into the matter and provide all help to her."I...

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Kashyap advances to Singapore Open quarters

SINGAPORE: Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and HS Prannoy notched up superb victories to enter the men's singles quarterfinals at the $300,000 Singapore Open Superseries on Thursday.The experienced Kashyap came up with a brilliant performance to oust...

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Kashyap, Prannoy enter Singapore Open quarters

SINGAPORE: Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and HS Prannoy notched up superb victories to enter the men's singles quarterfinals at the $300,000 Singapore Open Superseries on Thursday.The experienced Kashyap came up with a brilliant performance to oust...

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GM Abhijeet Gupta held by Iranian GM in Dubai Chess

DUBAI: Indian GM Abhijeet Gupta missed out on a chance to clinch a win as he had to settled for a draw with Iran GM Idani Pouya in the third round of Dubai International Open Chess Tournament on Thursday.Playing with white pieces, GM Gupta enjoyed a...

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Jwala-Ashwini reach second round in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap and young HS Prannoy registered contrasting wins in the men's singles to enter the second round of the Singapore Open Super Series on Wednesday.Kashyap, who won the Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold in...

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Haryana Sports Minister announces Rs 1 lakh to boxer Rishu

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday announced a financial assistance of Rs one lakh to 16-year-old boxer Rishu Mittal of Kaithal, a state-level gold medallist, who was being forced to work as a domestic help to continue her passion...

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Shuttlers Kashyap, Prannoy advance in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and HS Prannoy notched up straight games victories to progress to the men's singles second round at the $300,000 Singapore Open Superseries on Wednesday.A little later women's doubles pair Jwala Gutta and...

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Shyam Kumar bags gold in Thailand boxing tourney

NEW DELHI: Shyam Kumar was the only one to strike gold but India signed off a creditable second with three medals in the Thailand Invitation International boxing tournament in Pattaya.Indian boxers fetched a gold and a couple of bronze medals in the...

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Srikanth advance to Singapore Open second round

SINGAPORE: Top Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth, Parupalli Kashyap and HS Prannoy notched up victories to progress to the men's singles second round at the $300,000 Singapore Open Superseries on Wednesday.A little later women's doubles pair of Jwala...

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Guru, Praneeth, Tarun-Sikki reach Singapore Open main draw

SINGAPORE: Commonwealth Games bronze medallist RMV Gurusaidutt and young B Sai Praneeth advanced to the main draw of Singapore Open Super Series badminton tournament after notching up contrasting wins in the men's singles qualifiers on Tuesday.Gurusaidutt...

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Harika gives credit to Surya, Hari

PUNE: Instead of rushing back to India after losing the World Women's Chess Championship semifinals, D Harika has decided to enjoy the hosts' hospitality this time. The Indian grandmaster lost to eventual champion Mariya Muzhychuk of Ukraine in the semifinals...

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This is golden phase of Indian badminton, says Pawar

NAGPUR: Spectacular results achieved by Indian shuttlers in last few months have really delighted yesteryear heroes and Uday Pawar is no exception.The former Indian player termed the present phase as the best ever for Indian badminton and opined the...

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State champion boxer Rishu Mittal forced to work as maid

KAITHAL (Haryana): A state-level gold medallist boxer, Rishu Mittal, is being forced to work as a domestic help to continue her passion for the sport and to support her schooling.The class X student toils hard to support herself and her brother.Her coach...

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Indians off to a good start in Dubai Chess

DUBAI: Former world junior champion Abhijeet Gupta got off to a flying start, defeating Maria Gevoryan of Armenia in the first round of the Dubai International Open chess tournament on Tuesday.Sahaj Grover, S Arun Prasad, S Kidambi and Murali Karthikeyan...

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Harika wins bronze in World Women's Chess Championship

SOCHI (Russia): Indian Grandmaster Dronavalli Harika won the bronze medal along with Swedish Grandmaster Pia Cramling by virtue of making it to the semifinals of World Women's chess championship.Harika lost to the eventual winner Mariya Muzychuk of Ukraine...

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